1:11-cv-00249 - Ceres Communications Technologies LLC v. Skype Global SARL

Detail

Case Number

1:11-cv-00249

Current Status

closed

Cause of Action

Infringement

Related Case(s)

1:10-cv-00855

1:11-cv-00278

Court

Delaware District Court

Plaintiff(s)

Ceres Communications Technologies LLC

NPE (Patent Assertion Entity)

Defendant(s)

Skype Global SARL

Judge

J. Curtis Joyner

Filing Date

2011-03-24

Termination Date

2011-11-03

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Summons Issued as to Skype Global S.a.r.l. on 3/25/2011. (lid) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
Complaint for patent infringement.
Please see the attached document for more details(11/03/2011)
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,774,526. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation of dismissal)(lid) (Entered: 11/09/2011)
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,774,526. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation of dismissal)(lid) (Entered: 11/09/2011)
Case Assigned to Judge J. Curtis Joyner of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (in lieu of Vacant Judgeship). Please include the initials of the Judge (JCJ) after the case number on all documents filed. (Courtesy copies of filings should be sent to the chambers of the assigned Judge). (rjb) (Entered: 03/30/2011)
Case Assigned to Judge J. Curtis Joyner of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (in lieu of Vacant Judgeship). Please include the initials of the Judge (JCJ) after the case number on all documents filed. (Courtesy copies of filings should be sent to the chambers of the assigned Judge). (rjb) (Entered: 03/30/2011)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Curtis Joyner - Initial Pretrial Conference held on 6/9/2011. (lid) (Entered: 06/13/2011)
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Curtis Joyner - Initial Pretrial Conference held on 6/9/2011. (lid) (Entered: 06/13/2011)
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Courtney A. Welshimer,Victor Cole,Kerry L. Konrad for Skype Global S.a.r.l. added for electronic noticing. (dmp, ) (Entered: 06/22/2011)
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Courtney A. Welshimer,Victor Cole,Kerry L. Konrad for Skype Global S.a.r.l. added for electronic noticing. (dmp, ) (Entered: 06/22/2011)
Pro Hac Vice Attorneys Marc A. Fenster and Bruce D. Kuyper for Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC added for electronic noticing. (nms) (Entered: 04/12/2011)
Pro Hac Vice Attorneys Marc A. Fenster and Bruce D. Kuyper for Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC added for electronic noticing. (nms) (Entered: 04/12/2011)
Summons Issued as to Skype Global S.a.r.l. on 3/25/2011. (lid) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
Summons Issued as to Skype Global S.a.r.l. on 3/25/2011. (lid) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,774,526;. (lid) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,774,526;. (lid) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bruce D. Kuyper and Marc A. Fenster of Russ August & Kabat - filed by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Bruce D. Kuyper, # 2 Certification of Marc A. Fenster)(Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 03/30/2011)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bruce D. Kuyper and Marc A. Fenster of Russ August & Kabat - filed by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Bruce D. Kuyper, # 2 Certification of Marc A. Fenster)(Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 03/30/2011)
ORDER granting D.I. 4 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bruce D. Kuyper and Marc A. Fenster of Russ August & Kabat filed by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC. Signed by Judge J. Curtis Joyner on 4/4/2011. (dlk) (Entered: 04/04/2011)
ORDER granting D.I. 4 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bruce D. Kuyper and Marc A. Fenster of Russ August & Kabat filed by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC. Signed by Judge J. Curtis Joyner on 4/4/2011. (dlk) (Entered: 04/04/2011)
ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with JURY DEMAND, COUNTERCLAIM against Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC by Skype Global S.a.r.l..(Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 05/25/2011)
ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with JURY DEMAND, COUNTERCLAIM against Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC by Skype Global S.a.r.l..(Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 05/25/2011)
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Skype Global S.a.r.l.. (Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 05/25/2011)
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Skype Global S.a.r.l.. (Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 05/25/2011)
ANSWER to 6 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaims, by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC.(Kirk, Richard) Modified on 5/26/2011 (nms). (Entered: 05/25/2011)
ANSWER to 6 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaims, by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC.(Kirk, Richard) Modified on 5/26/2011 (nms). (Entered: 05/25/2011)
Letter to The Honorable J. Curtis Joyner from Richard D. Kirk, Esquire regarding Request for Scheduling Conference Concurrent with Conference in Related Case. (Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 05/25/2011)
Letter to The Honorable J. Curtis Joyner from Richard D. Kirk, Esquire regarding Request for Scheduling Conference Concurrent with Conference in Related Case. (Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 05/25/2011)
NOTICE of Hearing: Initial Conference set for 6/9/2011 at 02:00 PM before Judge J. Curtis Joyner. (dlk) (Entered: 05/31/2011)
NOTICE of Hearing: Initial Conference set for 6/9/2011 at 02:00 PM before Judge J. Curtis Joyner. (dlk) (Entered: 05/31/2011)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Henry B. Gutman, Kerry L. Konrad, Victor Cole and Courtney A. Welshimer - filed by Skype Global S.a.r.l.. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 06/06/2011)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Henry B. Gutman, Kerry L. Konrad, Victor Cole and Courtney A. Welshimer - filed by Skype Global S.a.r.l.. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 06/06/2011)
SO ORDERED D.I. 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Henry B. Gutman, Kerry L. Konrad, Victor Cole and Courtney A. Welshimer filed by Skype Global S.a.r.l. Signed by Judge J. Curtis Joyner on 6/9/2011. (dlk) (Entered: 06/09/2011)
SO ORDERED D.I. 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Henry B. Gutman, Kerry L. Konrad, Victor Cole and Courtney A. Welshimer filed by Skype Global S.a.r.l. Signed by Judge J. Curtis Joyner on 6/9/2011. (dlk) (Entered: 06/09/2011)
Joint PROPOSED First Interim Scheduling Order (see 10 Notice of Hearing) by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC, Skype Global S.a.r.l.. (Kirk, Richard) Modified on 6/21/2011 (nms). (Entered: 06/20/2011)
Joint PROPOSED First Interim Scheduling Order (see 10 Notice of Hearing) by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC, Skype Global S.a.r.l.. (Kirk, Richard) Modified on 6/21/2011 (nms). (Entered: 06/20/2011)
SO ORDERED D.I. 13 Proposed Order filed by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC, Skype Global S.a.r.l. The First Interim Scheduling Order entered in Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC v. 8 x 8, Inc., et al, C.A. No. 10-855-JCJ (Ceres I) (D.I. 205 in Ceres I) shall apply to and control the instant case, as if entered herein. Signed by Judge J. Curtis Joyner on 6/21/2011. (dlk) (Entered: 06/24/2011)
SO ORDERED D.I. 13 Proposed Order filed by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC, Skype Global S.a.r.l. The First Interim Scheduling Order entered in Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC v. 8 x 8, Inc., et al, C.A. No. 10-855-JCJ (Ceres I) (D.I. 205 in Ceres I) shall apply to and control the instant case, as if entered herein. Signed by Judge J. Curtis Joyner on 6/21/2011. (dlk) (Entered: 06/24/2011)
NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiff Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC's First Set of Requests for Production to Defendant; (2) Plaintiff Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC's First Set of Interrogatories to Defendant; and (3) Notice of Service by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC.(Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 06/24/2011)
NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiff Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC's First Set of Requests for Production to Defendant; (2) Plaintiff Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC's First Set of Interrogatories to Defendant; and (3) Notice of Service by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC.(Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 06/24/2011)
NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiff Ceres Communications Technologies LLC's Initial Disclosures Under Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(1)(A); and (2) Notice of Service by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC.(Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 07/08/2011)
NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiff Ceres Communications Technologies LLC's Initial Disclosures Under Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(1)(A); and (2) Notice of Service by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC.(Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 07/08/2011)
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants Skype Inc. and Skype Global S..r.l.'s Initial Disclosures; 2) Defendants Skype Inc. and Skype Global S..r.l.'s First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff; and 3) Defendants Skype Inc. and Skype Global S..r.l.'s First Set of Requests for Production of Documents to Plaintiff by Skype Global S.a.r.l., Skype Inc..(Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 07/08/2011)
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants Skype Inc. and Skype Global S..r.l.'s Initial Disclosures; 2) Defendants Skype Inc. and Skype Global S..r.l.'s First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff; and 3) Defendants Skype Inc. and Skype Global S..r.l.'s First Set of Requests for Production of Documents to Plaintiff by Skype Global S.a.r.l., Skype Inc..(Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 07/08/2011)
NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Defendant Skype Global S.a.r.l.'s Responses and Objections to Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC's First Set of Common Interrogatories to Defendants; and 2) Defendant Skype Global S.a.r.l.'s Responses and Objections to Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC's First Set of Common Requests for Production to Defendants by Skype Global S.a.r.l..(Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 08/29/2011)
NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Defendant Skype Global S.a.r.l.'s Responses and Objections to Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC's First Set of Common Interrogatories to Defendants; and 2) Defendant Skype Global S.a.r.l.'s Responses and Objections to Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC's First Set of Common Requests for Production to Defendants by Skype Global S.a.r.l..(Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 08/29/2011)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kevin Burke of Russ, August & Kabat - filed by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC. (Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 09/07/2011)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kevin Burke of Russ, August & Kabat - filed by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC. (Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 09/07/2011)
NOTICE Of Service of Plaintiff Ceres Communications Technologies, Llcs (1) Objections and Responses to First Set of Requests for Production of Skype Global S..R.l.; and (2) Objections and Responses to First Set of Interrogatories Served by Skype Global S..R.L by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC.(Kirk, Richard) Modified on 9/8/2011 (nms). (Entered: 09/07/2011)
NOTICE Of Service of Plaintiff Ceres Communications Technologies, Llcs (1) Objections and Responses to First Set of Requests for Production of Skype Global S..R.l.; and (2) Objections and Responses to First Set of Interrogatories Served by Skype Global S..R.L by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC.(Kirk, Richard) Modified on 9/8/2011 (nms). (Entered: 09/07/2011)
ORDER- denying 19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kevin Burke. Signed by Judge J. Curtis Joyner on 9/8/2011. (lid) (Entered: 09/08/2011)
ORDER- denying 19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kevin Burke. Signed by Judge J. Curtis Joyner on 9/8/2011. (lid) (Entered: 09/08/2011)
STIPULATION of Dismissal by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC, Skype Global S.a.r.l.. (Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 11/01/2011)
STIPULATION of Dismissal by Ceres Communications Technologies, LLC, Skype Global S.a.r.l.. (Kirk, Richard) (Entered: 11/01/2011)
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction (lid) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction (lid) (Entered: 03/25/2011)
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,774,526. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation of dismissal)(lid) (Entered: 11/09/2011)
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,774,526. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation of dismissal)(lid) (Entered: 11/09/2011)
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